Cataplana for All: From kitchen to the table

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Cataplana for All: From kitchen to the table

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 US$183.41  per guest
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Earliest available date: August 18, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Spanish, Portuguese
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Other
Pescetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly
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Explore Algarve's iconic cataplana—an essential culinary tradition. From prep to table, learn to craft heart-healthy seafood dishes with minimal fat. Discover flavors that engage every sense.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

The word cataplana refers not only to the utensil but also to the dishes that are prepared in it.


The characteristics of this pan allow a wide range of dishes to be created that are a delight for all the senses and are good for one’s heart, as the cataplana enables little fat to be used in recipes.


Throughout this experience, participants will have the opportunity to discover all the potential of the most iconic utensil in Algarve gastronomy, and will learn to make a cataplana with

fish and shellfish.

Sample Menu

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Fish and Shellfish Cataplana made by the participants

What You Get

Lunch
Apron
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

One of the best ways to understand a place is by tasting its cuisine – and the Algarve is no different. In Tertúlia Algarvia's Culinary Classes we take this a step further by learning how to prepare the most iconic regional dish: the tasty - cataplana. Head to the kitchen for a fun and authentic cooking class and by the time it’s over, you’ll have created a delectable dish to enjoy for lunch or dinner! This activity starts at 11.30 or 6:30 pm at Tertúlia Algarvia´s Restaurant and Culinary School with a complete menu that includes starters, drinks, the cataplanas made in cooking class and dessert.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Tertúlia Algarvia, Praça Dom Afonso III, União das freguesias de Faro (Sé e São Pedro) Faro Faro, Portugal, PT, 8000-167

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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5.0
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based on 13 reviews
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Great Faro experience!
April 12, 2026

We had a wonderful experience at this coking class. Our chef was so fun and explained everything so well. Highly recommend!!

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Cataplana Class was 10 out of 10
December 19, 2025

We had the best experience! Learned much about the culture and the food was delicious! Restaurant was gorgeous and the lunch was a true delight

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Memorable cooking experience!
July 16, 2025

Amazing cataplana cooking class for our family of four! Doris was a fantastic teacher and made the whole experience fun and easy. We cooked a delicious seafood cataplana, then enjoyed it with wine ...read more

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Fun class, nice facility, great lunch
May 27, 2025

We had a great time cooking with Doris. She took the time to explain the process, the history and the ingredients. We had a lot of fun cooking Cataplana and then enjoying a lovely lunch afterwards ...read more

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Discovery of a typical Portuguese dish the Cataplana with chicks
November 18, 2024

Very good cooking class that we then enjoyed in the sun on the terrace of the restaurant Little attention from the owners they offered us our drinks our coffees and desserts

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